Chartiers Valley headlines Big 56 all-section basketball teams
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Monday, March 30, 2020 | 9:44 PM
No team in the WPIAL had as successful a 2019-20 season as the Chartiers Valley girls.
The Colts were the only team to emerge from the WPIAL tournament undefeated, and they set a district record by running their winning streak to 57 games.
The postseason awards they’re receiving reflect that dominance.
With senior Megan McConnell and sophomores Aislin Malcolm and Perri Page taking home honors, the Chartiers Valley girls were the only team with three first-team selections as the Big 56 announced its all-section teams for schools in Class 5A and 6A.
Chartiers Valley’s Tim McConnell was also named coach of the year in Section 1.
The Colts boys team didn’t leave empty handed, either. Brayden Reynolds was a first-team choice and Brandon Sensor was named coach of the year in Section 2.
There were two other schools with four first-team selections – Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon.
For the Black Hawks, Tommy DiRienzo, Ryan Meis, Maddie Dziezgowski and Olivia Westphal were selected. For the Blue Devils, Blaine Gartley, Jake Hoffman, Ashleigh Connor and Morgan Palmer were honored.
BOYS
CLASS 6A
SECTION 1
First team
Devin Carney, So., Butler
Ethan Morton, Jr., Butler
Ben Sarson, Sr., Central Catholic
Logan Marshalak, Sr., North Hills
Logan Murray, Sr., Pine-Richland
Kyle Polce, Sr. Pine-Richland
Mason Bush, Sr., Seneca Valley
Coach of the year: Matt Clement, Butler
Second team: Mattix Clement, Butler; Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny; Grant Timmerson, North Allegheny; Alex Smith, North Hills; Joey Petcash, Pine-Richland; Levi Wentz, Pine-Richland; Cole Brooks, Seneca Valley
Honorable mention: Zach Andreykovich, North Allegheny; Anderson Cynkar, Central Catholic; Charlie Kreinbucher, Butler; Connor Lyczek, Seneca Valley; Mason Montag, Butler; Collin O’Toole, Central Catholic; Patrick Shanahan, Pine-Richland
SECTION 2
First team
Tommy DiRienzo, Sr. Bethel Park
Ryan Meis, Sr. Bethel Park
Blaine Gartley, Sr., Mt. Lebanon
Jake Hoffman, Sr., Mt. Lebanon
Colin Cote, Sr., Peters Township
Sam Petrarca, Sr., Peters Township
Luke Gensler, Jr., Upper St. Clair
Coach of the year: Joe David, Mt. Lebanon
Second team: Anthony Chiccitt, Bethel Park; Tommy Samosky, Canon-McMillan; Syncere Southern, Canon-McMillan; Cole Stanley, Canon-McMillan; Joey King, Mt. Lebanon; Andrew Casey, Upper St. Clair; Dave Pantelis, Upper St. Clair
Honorable mention: Andy Degenhardt, Baldwin; Joey Starzynski, Baldwin; Ethan Dahlem, Upper St. Clair; Landon Rauch, Upper St. Clair
SECTION 3
First team
Arnold Vento, Sr., Fox Chapel
Eli Yofan, So., Fox Chapel
Christian Zilli, Jr., Hempfield
Marcus McCarthy, Sr., Hempfield
Mike Noonan, Sr., Latrobe
Ty Bilinsky, Jr., Norwin
Zach Rocco, Sr., Penn-Trafford
Coach of the year: Zach Skrinjar, Fox Chapel
Second team: Josh Maher, Connellsville; Kade Musgrove, Connellsville; Will Livingston, Fox Chapel; Michael Hosni, Hempfield; Ryan Sickenberger, Latrobe; Jayden Walker, Norwin; Chase Vecchio, Penn-Trafford
Honorable mention: Shane Susnak, Fox Chapel; Nick Suchko, Hempfield; Drew Clair, Latrobe; Ben Myers, Penn-Trafford
CLASS 5A
SECTION 1
First team
Dylan Shea, Jr., Albert Gallatin
Dante Parsons, Sr., Greensburg Salem
Rodney Gallagher, Fr., Laurel Highlands
Demontae Diggs, Sr., McKeesport
Brison Kisan, Jr., McKeesport
Kyree Mitchell, Sr., Penn Hills
Wes Kropp, Jr., Penn Hills
Coach of the year: Dan DeRose, Penn Hills
Second team: Nate English, Albert Gallatin; Will Kromka, Gateway; RJ Stephenson, Gateway; Tyvaughn Long, Laurel Highlands; Eddie Daniels, Penn Hills; Daemar Kelly, Penn Hills; Raeshon Robertson, Woodland Hills
Honorable mention: Shamar McCoy, Greensburg Salem; Ryan Thomas, Greensburg Salem; Caleb Palumbo, Laurel Highlands; Tim Smith, Laurel Highlands; Curtis Rowes, McKeesport; Robert Robinson, McKeesport; Kyere Hainsworth, Woodland Hills; Deontae Williams, Woodland Hills; Jilaad Dennard, Woodland Hills
SECTION 2
First team
Brayden Reynolds, Jr., Chartiers Valley
James Eubanks, Sr., Montour
Connor Mislan, Sr., South Fayette
Isaac McNeil, Sr., Thomas Jefferson
Noah Pierce, Sr., Thomas Jefferson
Michael Koroly, Sr., Trinity
Jackson Faulk, Sr., West Allegheny
Coach of the year: Brandon Sensor, Chartiers Valley
Second team: Jared Goldtrohm, Chartiers Valley; Alex Boyden, Montour; Shane Stump, Thomas Jefferson; Mike Dunn, Trinity; Dylan King, Trinity; Noah Johnson, Trinity; Brandon Jakiela, South Fayette
Honorable mention: Sean Banas, Chartiers Valley; Dom Magliocco, Montour; Logan Young, Moon; Kade St. Ledger, South Fayette; Jake Pugh, Thomas Jefferson; Jordane Adams, Trinity; Scott Bilivous, West Allegheny
SECTION 3
First team
Logan Summerhill, Sr., Franklin Regional
Ben Ringeisen, Sr., Hampton
Kyrell Hutcherson, So., Kiski Area
Michael Carmody, Sr., Mars
Mihali Sfanos, Jr., Mars
Connor Moss, Jr., Plum
Mekhi Reynolds, Sr., Shaler
Coach of the year: Rob Carmody, Mars
Second team: Gavin Symanski, Armstrong; Johnny O’Toole, Franklin Regional; Luke Kimmich, Franklin Regional; Colby Mignogna, Hampton; Jason Baker, Kiski Area; Zach Schlegel, Mars; Chris White, Shaler
Honorable mention: Jesse Ventura, Armstrong; Caden Smith, Franklin Regional; Joe Lukas, Kiski Area; Joey Craska, Mars; Nick Rispoli, Shaler
GIRLS
CLASS 6A
SECTION 1
First team
Ellie Schwartzman, Jr., Fox Chapel
Lizzy Groetsch, Jr., North Allegheny
Paige Morningstar, Jr., North Allegheny
Olivia Gribble, Sr., Norwin
Jayla Wehner, Jr., Norwin
Maddie Karchut, Sr., Seneca Valley
Emily Cavacini, Sr., Shaler
Coach of the year: Cornelius Nesbit, Shaler
Second team: Jordan Kauffman, Butler; Domenica Delaney, Fox Chapel; Jasmine Timmerson, North Allegheny; Danielle Rosso, Norwin; Kaili Doctor, Pine-Richland; Jaden Davinsizer, Seneca Valley; Megan Lacey, Shaler
Honorable mention: Makenna Maier, Butler; Katerina Balouris, North Allegheny; Emma Fischer, North Allegheny; Taylor Rawls, North Allegheny; Kayla Haile, North Hills; Maura Polczynski, Norwin; Meghan Luellen, Pine-Richland
SECTION 2
First team
Maddie Dziezgowski, Sr., Bethel Park
Olivia Westphal, Jr., Bethel Park
Sarah Liberatore, Sr., Hempfield
Ashleigh Connor, So., Mt. Lebanon
Morgan Palmer, Jr., Mt. Lebanon
Journey Thompson, So., Peters Township
Mia Brown, Fr., Upper St. Clair
Coach of the year: Jonna Burke, Bethel Park
Second team: Meghan Dryburgh, Baldwin; Anna Lucarelli, Baldwin; Lauren Mullen, Bethel Park; Sara Aumer, Connellsville; Patrice Smith, Mt. Lebanon; Avana Sayles, Peters Township; Kate Robbins, Upper St. Clair
Honorable mention: Kayla Radomsky, Baldwin; Heather Ansell, Connellsville; Reagan Murdoch, Mt. Lebanon; Ava Keating, Upper St. Clair
CLASS 5A
SECTION 1
First team
Megan McConnell, Sr., Chartiers Valley
Aislin Malcolm, So., Chartiers Valley
Perri Page, So., Chartiers Valley
Reilly Sunday, So., Moon
Alyssa DeAngelo, Sr. Thomas Jefferson
Riley DeRubbo, Sr. Trinity
Courtney Dahlquist, Jr., Trinity
Coach of the year: Tim McConnell, Chartiers Valley
Second team: Hallie Cowan, Chartiers Valley; Taylor Smith, Lincoln Park; Riley Arrigo, Lincoln Park; Emma Theodorsson, Moon; Clare Relihan, South Fayette; Delaney Ranallo, Thomas Jefferson; Alyssa Clutter, Trinity
Honorable mention: Helene Cowan, Chartiers Valley; Paige Brown, Lincoln Park; Raegan Kadlecik, Montour; Cassie Depner, Moon; Maddie Weber, South Fayette; Graci Fairman, Thomas Jefferson; Kaylin Venick, Trinity
SECTION 2
First team
Jaylen Callipare, Sr., Armstrong
Shaelyn Clark, Jr., Armstrong
Lexi Jackson, Sr., Gateway
Lexi Margolis, So., Gateway
Bella Pelaia, Sr., Mars
Alek Johnson, Jr., Mars
Kennedie Montue, Jr., Plum
Coach of the year: Curtis Williams, Gateway
Second team: Dynasty Shegog, Gateway; Kayla Hoehler, Hampton; Katie Baker, Hampton; Olivia Bianco, Hampton; Lexi Colaianni, Kiski Area; Ava Black, Mars; Mackenzie Lake, Plum
Honorable mention: Layne Miller, Armstrong; Angel Kelly, Franklin Regional; Noelle Boyd, Franklin Regional; Annie Garness, Gateway; Sophie Kelly, Hampton; Dejah Burnett, Kiski Area; Hannah Potter, Kiski Area; Kaitlyn Pelaia, Mars
SECTION 3
First team
Alexa Washington, Fr., Oakland Catholic
Rachel Haver, Fr., Oakland Catholic
Amoni Blackwell, Jr., Penn Hills
Bella Long, Sr., Penn-Trafford
Mya Murray, Sr., Uniontown
Joi Burleigh, Sr., Woodland Hills
Peyton Pinkney, Jr., Woodland Hills
Coach of the year: Von Pitts, Woodland Hills
Second team: Anna Rafferty, Latrobe; Rachel Radilla, Latrobe; Jasmyn Golden, Penn Hills; Maura Suman, Penn-Trafford; Kenzie Powell, Penn-Trafford; Jazmine Dunn, Woodland Hills; Margaret Therry, Oakland Catholic
Honorable mention: Gianna Mischaux, Albert Gallatin; Abby King, Albert Gallatin; Emma Blair, Latrobe; Jayla Golden, Penn Hills; Allie Pardy, Penn-Trafford; Tatiana Wasquez, Woodland Hills; Kayla Walters, Woodland Hills
Jonathan Bombulie is the TribLive assistant sports editor. A Greensburg native, he was a hockey reporter for two decades, covering the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for 17 seasons before joining the Trib in 2015 and covering the Penguins for four seasons, including Stanley Cup championships in 2016-17. He can be reached at jbombulie@triblive.com.
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